Monday, August 1, 2016

The city of Durant is apparently trying to get real aggressive in confiscating guns and keeping cash bonds even when the defendant is acquitted. See this July 22 Attorney General opinion. Hmm.... does misdemeanor charge include a traffic ticket or moving violation?

The 3rd question is basically this. Can I stop, confiscate money, and steal the money legally? Do you really have to go to the AG's office for this answer? I too will avoid going through the lovely pristine town of Durant whenever possible.

Why should the outcome of trial make any difference in getting a bond returned? Guilty or innocent, the purpose of bond is to ensure appearance at trial. Once the defendant appears, shouldn't bond be returned, regardless of trial outcome?

I have finally, after all these years, found a post by PittPanther to be intriguing. So, if a person posts bond, as in the case illustrated in the question, and is found guilty and fined, can the bond be converted to serve the purpose of the fine? (cue the question from the regular who will opine correctly that I must not be a lawyer).

I have reason, desire and need to go to and thru Durant often. The place has turned into an absolute shit hole, far from the pretty little town it was 60, 50, 40 years ago. Law enforcement is horrid, crime is rampant in that town and county and it's arguably the poorest town in the poorest county in the poorest state in this nation.

The woman who posed the questions at the behest of the police chief and mayor is NOT trying to do what's right. They're simply trying to find a way to enrich the coffers of the PD. What she really wants to know is if they sell the guns, do they have to post that transaction in some sort of ledger.

The amount of a cash bond is usually set at the amount of fines and costs for the offense(s) with which one is charged. If the individual is found guilty of the charge(s) the bond money is converted to pay the fine. No guilt, you get your money back.

This type of kleptocracy is endemic throughout the State. In part, it's a consequence of a stubborn refusal to raise taxes on the State and local level resulting in the starving of small town budgets. Town's gonna eat so they turn their municipal courts into revenue generating sources in effect substituting responsible statewide "progressive" taxation with a regressive tax directly on the poor and middle class who can least afford it.

The gun-taking? That's just some public officials wanting other folks' nice stuff and looking for "legal" ways to get it. How are those forfeiture laws working for us?

What happened and is happening in Kansas and Louisiana is bad. What's happening here will be worse. The only saving grace, if you can call it that, is this State has less distance to fall.

So the response to question 2 reads in part, "speeding captured by radar on a U.S. Highway within the municipality, may only be used by municipalities having a population in excess of fifteen thousand according to the latest federal census." The response then goes on to read in part, "...which authorizes the use of radar on a state highway located within a municipality having a population of two thousand or more."

Does this mean a municipality of more than 2,000 but less than 15,000 can use its police force to stop someone for speeding but they cannot issue a citation (ticket) for the infraction?

The town of Itta Bena is similar, if not worse, than Durant. They could not issue speeding tickets on the main road, Hwy 7, so to increase revenue starting giving "reckless driving" tickets instead. It was your word against theirs against a judge that was always on their side.

4:47. Much closer to home, the city of Florence couldn't be a speed trap anymore so they stop people for swerving. If they cannot find any other reason to charge you with after they stop you for swerving they let you go.This came straight from the chief of police.

Who is the Hottest Reporter in Jackson?

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything). Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up. In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!